Penn State’s coaching search just hit a new gear. This weekend, the school takes a big step, holding a formal interview with interim HC Terry Smith for the full-time job. The interim HC has revealed a close bond with PSU RB Kaytron Allen, who supports him and has helped him elevate his coaching game. Thus, the future looks bright.

Notably, the review came after Penn State rode a two-game win streak to 5-6, capped by a 37-10 blowout of Nebraska in the regular-season home finale. On Monday’s appearance on Basic Blues Nation, Smith revealed that his relationship with Allen changed several years ago over a Thanksgiving dinner table conversation.

“Yeah, that Thanksgiving, claimed Smith.

If you get to know Kaytron, he’s a man of very few words. Up to that point, I would see him in the build

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